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A meta‑linguistic framework that examines how definitions themselves are elastic—not fixed, dictionary entries but dynamic tools that shift with context, use, and power. Definitions can be stretched to include new referents (e.g., “marriage” expanding to include same‑sex couples), contracted to exclude unwanted cases, or strategically deployed to settle debates by fiat. The theory reveals that arguments over definitions are rarely just about words; they are struggles over boundaries, inclusion, and legitimacy. It also explains how redefinition becomes a political tool: change the definition, and you change the reality the definition governs.
Example: “The legal battle over ‘woman’ was a case of the theory of the elasticity of definitions—both sides knew that whichever definition became legally authoritative would determine access to rights, facilities, and recognition.”
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are retarted hypocrites and faggots who believe everything they see on the fucking idiot box. particularly the ones who posted definitions of certain people. most of the definitions r not funny, and in some cases half of the definitions are all the same. specifically, the definition g-unit. g-unit kicks ass, but 75% of the definitions said g-unit stands 4 gay unit. That joke was not funny. Whoever thought of that joke should be proud of himself, he got 80% of america to copy him and still have no idea who he is. i used 2 be a member of this website, this is the last definition im posting.
half of the people who posted definitions on this website: im cool, i have a computer, i believe everything i hear from CNN to the national enquirer, im not funny.
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